LS400 owners post your wheel setup
01-25-13, 10:13 PM
#1081
I just bought my 1998 LS400 a week or so ago and love it so far.
I'd like to replace the stock 16" rims with some 17" or 18" rims with low profile tires. I talked to the parts guy at Lexus of Tulsa and he said changing to a larger rim would make the ride incredibly bumpy.
I was wondering if I could get some feedback as to the smoothness of the ride (with larger rims) compared to the stock rims & wheels?
I'd really love to put some 5 point star rims on my car--17 or 18 inch would work.
The parts guy gave me the specifications on my stock rim:
5 lug bolt pattern: 114.5mm distance from the center point of one lug to the one across.
ET 38mm Offset -- whatever the ET means.
I have spring/gas shock/strut suspension, not air, btw.
Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks!
Jennifer
I'd like to replace the stock 16" rims with some 17" or 18" rims with low profile tires. I talked to the parts guy at Lexus of Tulsa and he said changing to a larger rim would make the ride incredibly bumpy.
I was wondering if I could get some feedback as to the smoothness of the ride (with larger rims) compared to the stock rims & wheels?
I'd really love to put some 5 point star rims on my car--17 or 18 inch would work.
The parts guy gave me the specifications on my stock rim:
5 lug bolt pattern: 114.5mm distance from the center point of one lug to the one across.
ET 38mm Offset -- whatever the ET means.
I have spring/gas shock/strut suspension, not air, btw.
Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks!
Jennifer
A popular setup for LS400s is to upgrade to later model LS430/ GS350/460 18" factory wheels. The LS430 was offered in a factory 18" wheel with 245/45-18 tires and was one of the best riding cars offered at the time. The 245/45-18 size on an OEM 18" rim with the touring/comfort tire of your choice will give you the look you want without overly compromising ride comfort.
This thread and the stickied threads at the top of the LS400 forum will help you with any further questions you may have.
01-27-13, 11:40 PM
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Style 95 wheel on 94 LS400
Hello;
I just pick up a 94 LS400 and wondering will a Style 95 wheels fit on LS400? Do I need spacers or redrill the wheels? My goal is not to redrill and just use an adapter if possible.
Thank You!
I just pick up a 94 LS400 and wondering will a Style 95 wheels fit on LS400? Do I need spacers or redrill the wheels? My goal is not to redrill and just use an adapter if possible.
Thank You!
01-28-13, 09:41 AM
#1083
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yea you can get adapter 5x114 to 5x120 i think the smallest that have is 15mm
01-28-13, 10:52 AM
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All of you that replied,
Thank You!
Mikiels400: Where can I get these adapters from?
Timmy0tool: I haven't lower the car yet? Tanable springs or coilovers? I'm thinking about getting the wheels first
and lower the car.
Thank You!
Thank You!
Mikiels400: Where can I get these adapters from?
Timmy0tool: I haven't lower the car yet? Tanable springs or coilovers? I'm thinking about getting the wheels first
and lower the car.
Thank You!
01-29-13, 03:56 PM
#1091
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Anyone know if the Tourmaline 18X8's with 45mm offset are a good match for my 97 LS400?
There's a set posted on CL in Phoenix for $650. I just made a verbal commitment to buy 'em. They include some 245/40-18 tires with 90% tread left, but I would replace those with 245/45 rubber to get the correct overall diameter.
Thoughts?
There's a set posted on CL in Phoenix for $650. I just made a verbal commitment to buy 'em. They include some 245/40-18 tires with 90% tread left, but I would replace those with 245/45 rubber to get the correct overall diameter.
Thoughts?
01-29-13, 04:26 PM
#1093
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http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/3580486836.html
FITS:
GS300
GS430
GS460
LS400
LS430
GS350
GS450
IS250
IS350
IS300
IS300 Sportcross
SC400
SC300
SC430
ES350
ES300
GS 300
GS 430
GS 460
LS 400
LS 430
GS 350
GS 450
IS 250
IS 350
IS 300
IS 300 Sportcross
SC 400
SC 300
SC 430
ES 350
ES 300
As a newbie, my question about the potential brake clearance issue is - 18" is larger dia. than the 16" stock, so is it the caliper possibly interfering with the back of the wheel due to the offset?
Thanks for the help...
01-30-13, 05:40 AM
#1095
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